For those of you who live in a cave, the Giants overcame the Redskins 7-16 last night in New York. Neither team scored in the second half at all, and the Redskins only got on the board with seconds to go in the first half.
Standout performers were Plaxico Burress (10 catches for 133yds), Brandon Jacobs (21 carries, 116yds) and bizarrely, Antwaan Randle El, who finished with 7 catches for 73 yards. As always, this will trigger Randle El's acquisition around fantasy leagues today, but he has a habit of tailing off after big games, so we'll hold judgement for now.
Tonight we'll break down some key fantasy picks for you. We're also still intent on bringing you our 16 player Dynasty league this season so that you can see what goes on in the deeper format of fantasy football.
Anyway, that's later this afternoon, so check back.
Showing posts with label Washington Redskins. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Washington Redskins. Show all posts
Friday, 5 September 2008
Sunday, 24 August 2008
Taylor out 2 weeks
When Jason Taylor left the Washington Redskins' debacle against Carolina on Saturday night, 'Skins fans could be forgiven for wondering if the team would ever have a pass rush again. Taylor hobbled off midway through the second quarter after his knee twisted awkwardly whilst at the bottom of a pile of bodies during a DeAngelo Williams run.
Fortunately for Taylor, it does not appear to be a serious injury - although the knee sprain that he has suffered could preclude him from starting the team's regular season opener against the Giants a week on Thursday.
Taylor is unlikely to attend any form of dancing class in that time. Just so that 'Skins fans can breathe slightly easier.
Fortunately for Taylor, it does not appear to be a serious injury - although the knee sprain that he has suffered could preclude him from starting the team's regular season opener against the Giants a week on Thursday.
Taylor is unlikely to attend any form of dancing class in that time. Just so that 'Skins fans can breathe slightly easier.
Sunday, 3 August 2008
Live Football tonight
Hallelujah. It's been a long 6 months for most of us. Sure there's the draft, and there's Free Agency, and hey, Brett Favre did his bit to keep things interesting. Once we even watched CFL, things were that desperate.
But nothing compares to seeing the NFL live - even in a preseason game.
Tonight the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins will contest the Hall of Fame matchup in Canton, Ohio. The game follows the induction of Darrell Green, Art Monk, Gary Zimmerman, Thurman Thomas, Andre Tippett, and Fred Dean into the Hall of Fame in Canton. That ceremony was held yesterday.
It's easy to doubt the value of preseason games to players - seeing as how most starters will play a quarter at most - but to the average fan (or manic obsessive like wide-right), there is nothing like the excitement that starts to build around this time of year.
For UK viewers, the game is live on Sky Sports 2 at 1am.
But nothing compares to seeing the NFL live - even in a preseason game.
Tonight the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins will contest the Hall of Fame matchup in Canton, Ohio. The game follows the induction of Darrell Green, Art Monk, Gary Zimmerman, Thurman Thomas, Andre Tippett, and Fred Dean into the Hall of Fame in Canton. That ceremony was held yesterday.
It's easy to doubt the value of preseason games to players - seeing as how most starters will play a quarter at most - but to the average fan (or manic obsessive like wide-right), there is nothing like the excitement that starts to build around this time of year.
For UK viewers, the game is live on Sky Sports 2 at 1am.
Monday, 21 July 2008
Taylor traded to Redskins
As we mentioned yesterday, ESPN.com's John Clayton was correct in his assertion that the 'Skins were planning a swoop for want-away DE Jason Taylor. Washington confirmed the signing yesterday, adding a key part to a Defensive line that has been largely ignored in both the draft and Free Agency for some time.
The cost? A second rounder in 2009, and a sixth in 2010. Whether that constitutes good value will largely be down to whether the team can convince Taylor to renege on his desire to play just one more year, something he stated earlier this offseason.
Interestingly, Redskins Executive Vice President Vinny Cerrato said that he was "100% positive that he (Taylor) will play longer than one year". The player's agent, Gary Wichard, was non-committal on the subject. If the team shows enough that Taylor is enthused by the potential, then he could stay. On the other hand, he will also be looking to cash in on his increased level of ubiquity since his 'Dancing with the Stars' appearance this year.
- Redskins DE Jason Taylor
It's a gamble for the Skins, because the fact is that, while Taylor will fill a short term void, there is a possibility of losing both Taylor and the second round pick at the end of the 2008 season.
The cost? A second rounder in 2009, and a sixth in 2010. Whether that constitutes good value will largely be down to whether the team can convince Taylor to renege on his desire to play just one more year, something he stated earlier this offseason.
Interestingly, Redskins Executive Vice President Vinny Cerrato said that he was "100% positive that he (Taylor) will play longer than one year". The player's agent, Gary Wichard, was non-committal on the subject. If the team shows enough that Taylor is enthused by the potential, then he could stay. On the other hand, he will also be looking to cash in on his increased level of ubiquity since his 'Dancing with the Stars' appearance this year.
"I love Miami [and] will always cherish my 11 years with the Dolphins," Taylor said in a statement. "Having said that, I'm looking forward to meeting with Mr. Snyder and getting to know my new coaches and teammates. I'm just proud to be representing our nation's capital as a Redskin."
- Redskins DE Jason Taylor
It's a gamble for the Skins, because the fact is that, while Taylor will fill a short term void, there is a possibility of losing both Taylor and the second round pick at the end of the 2008 season.
Sunday, 20 July 2008
Taylor destined for Redskins
John Clayton of ESPN.com has reported on a domino effect that will likely see Miami Defensive End Jason Taylor head to Washington.
The 'skins have been perenially terrible on the D-line for some time now, and the news that veteran DE Philip Daniels is likely out for the entire 2008 season with a torn ACL, has pushed 'Dan Snyder Airlines' back into business.
The Dolphins had asked for a first round pick prior to the draft this year, but there didn't seem to be much of a market for a player who has expressed his desire to play just one more year. We covered the Taylor situation back in June, and made it clear that in our eyes, there is no logic behind giving up a high draft pick for a player with a maximum of one year left in the league.
Of course, use of the word 'logic' is unheard of in any Redskins dealings, so this story might actually have legs. If the rumours are correct, then Washington could be in the situation next year where they have no Taylor, and no draft pick to replace him.
Incidentally, this week we will be posting the 2008 Season previews of the Cowboys, Eagles, Giants and Redskins.
The 'skins have been perenially terrible on the D-line for some time now, and the news that veteran DE Philip Daniels is likely out for the entire 2008 season with a torn ACL, has pushed 'Dan Snyder Airlines' back into business.
The Dolphins had asked for a first round pick prior to the draft this year, but there didn't seem to be much of a market for a player who has expressed his desire to play just one more year. We covered the Taylor situation back in June, and made it clear that in our eyes, there is no logic behind giving up a high draft pick for a player with a maximum of one year left in the league.
Of course, use of the word 'logic' is unheard of in any Redskins dealings, so this story might actually have legs. If the rumours are correct, then Washington could be in the situation next year where they have no Taylor, and no draft pick to replace him.
Incidentally, this week we will be posting the 2008 Season previews of the Cowboys, Eagles, Giants and Redskins.
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